Lakota Antone
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Friendly and energetic preschool age teacher/assistant with 5 years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler/Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Teacher
Thrive Preschool
03.2025 - Current
- Worked flexible hours, opened, closed, trained new staff.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered a love of learning among Pre-toddler and preschool age students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Floater Teacher (seasonal)
The Learning Garden Day Care Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Communicated with lead teachers of several classrooms to maintain required adult to child ratios.
- Arranged and put away items to keep classroom neat and organized
- Participated in lunch and playground duty to enforce rules outside classroom.
- Interacted with parents or guardians via in person and through the app.
- Documented student observations and other information to create reports.
- Collaborated with teachers, substitutes and administrators for smooth daily functions.
Toddler Teacher
Wonderland Montessori Academy
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships. (18 months -3 years)
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Developed instructional units to meet individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Delivered Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in safe and positive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
Makeup Artist
13th Floor Haunted House
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Applied SFX/airbrush paint on 50 plus haunt actors for the haunted house.
- Assist in the application and removal of makeup to actors in a safe, sanitary, and professional manner. Provide touch-ups and re-applications as required. Adhere to pre-established parameters regarding the concept and time allotments of each character makeup. Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned work areas.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Skills
- Caring and Understanding
- Positive Role Model
- Nurturing Approach
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Training Hours
Training and workshops , Early childhood education and development, and stages of Montessori environment.
Timeline
Toddler/Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Teacher
Thrive Preschool
03.2025 - Current
Floater Teacher (seasonal)
The Learning Garden Day Care Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Toddler Teacher
Wonderland Montessori Academy
10.2021 - 02.2024
Makeup Artist
13th Floor Haunted House
01.2019 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
Chandler Gilbert Community College
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